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Old 10-23-2020, 12:32 PM   #8
ladyjane
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Well we had our Vet visit and it is a mature cataract. He also has one growing in his left eye. The vet referred me to a pet ophthalmologist. My vet feels he is young for a yorkie and would benefit from having the surgery. He is otherwise healthy. My vet had the surgery done on one of her dogs and it was successful. Her dog was 14 at the time. Anyone out there have this kind of surgery done on a pet?
No, every one that I have had was not eligible for the surgery. Sometimes it is not advised due to the drainage system in the eye as they can get glaucoma. We have had a couple of fosters who had the surgery and did well. The ophthalmologist will let you know.
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